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Lot 94
A rare 19th century Russian silver snuff box, with niello decoration, the top engraved with battle scene depicting Russian Hussars charging French forces during Napoleon's invasion of Russia 1814-15, the reverse engraved with a fortress, having gilded interior, hallmarked, approx. 1.7 troy oz total, H.1.4 W.6.3 D.4cm, in associated box
Lot 2352
An early 20th century Chinese export silver mug by Wang Hing, having bamboo handle, the body chased with a three-claw dragon, 134g, marked WH90, h.8cm; together with an Oriental silver snuff box, of oval form, the hinged cover decorated all over with sealife, 86g, early 20th century, unmarked, w.9.5cm (2)
Lot 58
Two ceramic and enamel snuff boxes. Condition - no chips, cracks, crazing or restoration, larger box has some discolouration to the lid and rubbing to the gilding, some rubbing to the smaller one less extensive than the large one. This lot must be paid for and removed no later than close of business on Tuesday
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Lot 461
[Boer War interest] A late 19th Century Scottish Provincial / Inverness silver snuff box mount by Ferguson & McBean, bearing and engraved Seaforth Highlanders device and inscription "Presented by Captain C L D Monro, BSA [British South African] Police", assayed Edinburgh, 1900, 10.5 cm (formerly attached to a mussel shell)
Lot 497
A Victorian silver snuff box with Cameron Highlanders presentation engraving, of rounded rectangular section, profusely and finely engraved with interlaced scrolling foliage, surrounding a vacant cartouche, opening to reveal a parcel gilt interior with the inscription "To Hugh Davis Esq, from a detachment of The 79th Cameron Highlanders; a slight token of esteem and gratitude, 1840", John Linnit, London, 1838, 145.5g
Lot 336
London, circa 1681, maker's mark only, (PH within scalloped rectangle), of plain cylindrical form with friction fitting cover and removable cylindrical rasp, all three pieces struck with maker's mark, 1.9ozt gross (Dimensions: h: 9cm w: 2.50cm d: 2.50cm )(h: 9cm w: 2.50cm d: 2.50cm )Footnote: Other notes: Although tobacco was introduced to Europe in the sixteenth century, the way in which it was used differed greatly from today. A fine tobacco powder known as snuff was inhaled from the back of the hand or the fingertips. Dried tobacco leaves were generally sold in tightly bound bundles and, although commercially produced snuff was available, many snuffers preferred to make their own. Snuff rasps like this one were developed to be conveniently carried in a pocket, so that a portion of snuff could be prepared at any time by grinding a bundle of dried tobacco leaves on the rasp. Silver tobacco rasps differ from silver nutmeg graters in that usually the rasps themselves were made of silver for the soft tobacco leaves - as opposed to steel for the harder nutmeg nuts. Snuff-taking was an expensive habit and could only be afforded by the well-to-do, with the result that snuff-related objects, like rasps and boxes, are often made from precious materials, as in this example. The maker's mark is listed in Jackson's as a box maker but without attribution, dated 1681/82. Literature: Sir Charles Jackson, Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland, Antiques Collectors Club, 3rd Edition, 1994, p137 The Victoria & Albert Museum, London, number 1418-1902
Lot 1267
An early Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, with engine turned detail and foliate scroll decoration to the elongated thumb piece enclosing a gilt washed interior, London 1841, length 8cm, approx 88.5g.Additional InformationMarks to base interior are clear. Maker's mark to lid slight rubbed. The lion and date letter are clear. There are some scratches and minor indentations including to the cartouche to the exterior. Scratches to interior, light general wear. The lid hinge is ever so slightly spring as it comes back up leaving a very small gap between that and the body.
Lot 1268
A mid-19th century Continental tortoiseshell and white metal mounted snuff box of rectangular form, with canted corners and foliate engraved decoration to the frame, indistinctly marked, width 7.5cm, approx 50.4g.Additional InformationCloses very tightly with a good action, has the remnants of the gilt washed interior to the metal mounts, the tortoiseshell is in good condition, light surface scratches, marks slightly obscured.
Lot 1269
An early 20th century Swedish silver matte black enamel and pique style decorated snuff box of rectangular form with gilt washed interior, post 1912, width 8.5cm, approx 142g.Additional InformationThe back right corner of the lid has a 2mm x 2mm slither chip, the base has an opposing 2mm x 3mm slither chip to one corner, there is a pin head sized chip to one of the side panels, some rubbing to the metalwork and surface scratches,
Lot 1270
A late Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, with foliate scroll engraved detail throughout and gilt washed interior, Birmingham 1890, width 4.75cm, approx 36g.Additional InformationA good proportion of the gilt washed interior remains, closes well, light surface scratches.
Lot 1271
NATHANIEL MILLS; an early Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, with foliate decorated border and central plaque engraved with the initials 'CS', with remnants of gilt washed interior, Birmingham 1840, length 7cm, approx 60.3g.Additional InformationThe lid closes tightly but it is quite stiff, some tarnishing, a few surface knocks, light surface scratches and the gilt washed interior is heavily worn.
Lot 1272
GEORGE UNITE; a Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rectangular form, with foliate engraved scrolls and central circular cartouche set with initials 'JM', Birmingham 1876, width 5.25cm, approx 38g.Additional InformationLittle traces of the gilt washed interior remain, the action closes well, light surface scratches and a couple of tiny dents.
Lot 1273
JOSEPH WILMORE; an early Victorian hallmarked silver snuff box of rounded rectangular form, the cover and base with allover foliate engraved decoration centred with the initials WS, with remnants of gilt washed interior, Birmingham circa 1840 (date letter obscured), width 7.25cm, approx 75.4g (af).Additional InformationThe border beneath the cover is split, this runs 4mm through the frame, the upper section does not sit flush to the base and is loose, surface scratches and tarnishing throughout,
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